Despite Winning 2 WNBA Championships With Sue Bird, Alysha Clark Credits Aces Beyond Comparison
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The 2023 WNBA season came to a close with the Las Vegas Aces securing their second consecutive championship title. On Wednesday night, the Aces emerged victorious by narrowly edging out the New York Liberty, with a final score of 70-69 in Game 4 of the finals. With Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes out with foot injuries, Becky Hammon turned to the bench for help and the bench players stepped up when needed.
Meanwhile following the victory, Alysha Clark credits the Aces beyond comparison despite winning 2 WNBA championships with Sue Bird.
Alysha Clark expresses her gratitude towards the Aces
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When asked about her new team, she admitted that she had her initial doubts. She revealed, “I mean as an opponent like you saw all the stuff they did, you know on social and whatever and you’re like looking at them like ‘wow they’re really having fun and they’re winning like what are they doing?'” However, those doubts vanished as she integrated into the Aces’ team.
Alysha Clark dedicates her title to her late father
On Wednesday night, Alysha Clark, the veteran forward emerged as a pivotal figure in the Aces’ triumphant comeback. Her two-point basket in the third quarter proved to be a game-changer, tying the score at 51 points apiece. The Liberty had held the lead for the majority of the first half, but the Aces’ managed to turn the tide in their favor. Alysha Clark’s contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists during Game 4.
Following the victory, the Aces were an emotional mess and rightfully so. Pulling off a peat in the absence of key players including Chelsea Gray, Candace Parker and Kiah Stokes is not an easy task. Hoewer, along with the tears of joy, Alysha Clark broke down in rememberance of her late father. Tragically, Clark lost her father, Duane, in September 2022. In a touching tribute, she had dedicated the entire 2023 season to his memory.
Clark, in an emotional post-game interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe, paida tribute to her father. She said, “He’s been with me all season, he’s been my sixth man. I know he would be so happy right now. I’m just so happy, I know he’s with me. I wish he could be here. I wish I could hold him. But, this is for him, this entire season.”
Alysha Clark dedicates this championship to her father ❤️ @Alysha_Clark | @sportsiren pic.twitter.com/BohDWDZ5EG
— espnW (@espnW) October 19, 2023
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Duane Clark, even in his absence, remains an integral part of Alysha’s journey and accomplishments. As she continues to make her mark on the basketball world and in life, it’s safe to say that her father’s looking down, beaming with pride over all the things she’s accomplished throughout her life.
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